How far is River Ridge, LA from Slidell, LA?
The driving distance from River Ridge, LA to Slidell, LA is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Crisp County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between River Ridge and Slidell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between River Ridge and Slidell.
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Start on the route
14 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Garden Road
1304 ft · 57 sec · Garden Road
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Turn right onto Robin Lane
1421 ft · 1 min · Robin Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Citrus Road
1722 ft · 1 min · Citrus Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Hickory Avenue
1263 ft · 38 sec · Hickory Avenue
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Turn right onto Dock Street
152 m · 12 sec · Dock Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Dickory Avenue
756 ft · 23 sec · Dickory Avenue
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Turn right onto Earhart Expressway
4.9 mi · 7 min · Earhart Expressway
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Continue on Earhart Boulevard
3013 ft · 1 min · Earhart Boulevard
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Turn left onto Dante Street
122 m · 16 sec · Dante Street
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Turn right onto Oleander Street
772 ft · 26 sec · Oleander Street
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Turn left onto South Carrollton Avenue
2374 ft · 1 min · South Carrollton Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 10
131 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East: Slidell
2047 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: Downtown, Slidell
782 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pontchartrain Expressway
2831 ft · 40 sec · Pontchartrain Expressway
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Keep slight right
29.3 mi · 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 433: Old Spanish Trail
1064 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto Old Spanish Trail
1.7 mi · 3 min · Old Spanish Trail
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Turn sharp right onto Sergeant Alfred Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · Sergeant Alfred Drive
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Continue on 3rd Street
837 ft · 22 sec · 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Bouscaren Street
67 m · 10 sec · Bouscaren Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bouscaren Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between River Ridge and Slidell.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pontchartrain Expressway
Keep slight right
29.3 mi · 00h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving River Ridge and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Slidell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from River Ridge to Slidell?
The road trip is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km) and usually takes 00h 49m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Arabi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.4 miles from River Ridge and 21.7 miles from Slidell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.64 one way or $11.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around River Ridge and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Slidell.
Stop Ideas Near Arabi
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between River Ridge and Slidell. Straight-line distance: 33.88 mi (54.53 km).
#1 River Ridge
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 13,494 |
| Coordinates | 29.9602000, -90.2156300 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Slidell
City in Louisiana
| Population | 27,541 |
| Coordinates | 30.2751900, -89.7811700 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bouscaren Street (-89.78117, 30.275199)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $5.64 | $11.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $6.35 | $12.69 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $6.89 | $13.78 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $8.07 | $16.14 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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